Shanks' final battle will likely be against Blackbeard due to thematic connections and mutual impact on Luffy's journey.

Luffy is the only one who can surpass Shanks's powerful Haki. Oda has hinted that Luffy's Haki will reach Joy Boy's level, ...

And to make matters worse, could Whitebeard have hinted at this theory long before it gained momentum? This theory is supported by the encounter between Shanks and Whitebeard in chapter 434.

Upon hearing that Ace was looking for Marshall D. Teach "Blackbeard," Shanks tried to warn the former's captain, Edward Newgate "Whitebeard," that Blackbeard was too strong for Ace. Shanks also ...

The Red Hair Pirates stand among the most powerful crews in the New World under Shanks' leadership. Their strength even deterred Kaido from attacking Whitebeard during the war. The full extent of ...

Haired" Shanks and Dracule "Hawk Eyes" Mihawk, two titans of the One Piece world. Discover their powers, abilities, legacies, and fan theories surrounding a potential clash.

Aside from legendary pirates like Roger, Whitebeard, and Xebec, Shanks is the only character who appears to have unparalleled strength. Eiichiro Oda doesn’t spare a chance to hype him up in any ...

Blackbeard played a major role in the Marineford War by betraying the Whitebeard Pirates and snatching the title. Luffy became one by dethroning a Yonko, Kaido. Similarly, Shanks defeated Loki ...

Then came the four emperors, the Yonkou. Shanks, Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaidou. When they fell, the new pacifists, the Seraphim, appeared. Terrifying clones of the Seven Shichibukais ...

Shanks also demands to take Whitebeard’s and Ace’s remains for a proper burial. Sengoku agrees, much to the Marines’ surprise, and also declares the end of the war.